The relative peace of the last week was shattered today when
seemingly coordinated attacks against Shi’ites took place. At least 39
people were killed and 125 more were wounded. The attacks came as Shi’ite
pilgrims were preparing
for Arba’een observances, and Sunnis were protesting
the arrest of a Sunni minister’s bodyguards. Also, yesterday marked the sixth
anniversary of Saddam Hussein’s execution.